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Judge Upholds Order Banning Nassau County Pet Stores From Buying, Adopting New Puppies Judge Upholds Order Banning Nassau County Pet Stores From Buying, Adopting New Puppies
Judge Upholds Order Banning Nassau County Pet Stores From Buying, Adopting New Puppies A judge upheld New York Attorney General Letitia James’ order barring a Long Island pet store from purchasing or adopting puppies after selling mistreated and sick pets to unwitting customers. In December 2021, James announced that her office secured a court order banning Shake A Paw stores in Hicksville and Lynbrook in Nassau County from purchasing or adopting new puppies. Earlier story - Long Island Pet Stores Banned From Purchasing, Adopting New Puppies, NY AG Says According to investigators, Shake A Paw: Falsely advertised sick pets as healthy Fabricated health certificates; Failed…

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Long Island Pet Store Sued By NY AG For Selling Sick Puppies To Customers Long Island Pet Store Sued By NY AG For Selling Sick Puppies To Customers
Long Island Pet Store Sued By NY AG For Selling Sick Puppies To Customers New York Attorney General Letitia James is pulling no punches in going after a Long Island pet shop that allegedly unlawfully and deceptively sold sick puppies to customers. James announced that she has filed a lawsuit against pet store Shake A Paw for unlawfully selling multiple sick or injured dogs at its Long Island locations in Hicksville and Lynbrook, both in Nassau County. According to investigators, Shake A Paw: Falsely advertised sick pets as healthy; Fabricated health certificates; Failed to disclose the animals’ legitimate medical conditions; Misrepresented puppies’ breeds; Re…

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Customers Of Long Island-Based New York American Water Face Rate Hike Customers Of Long Island-Based New York American Water Face Rate Hike
Customers Of Long Island-Based New York American Water Face Rate Hike New York American Water customers on Long Island are facing a looming rate hike, though some local politicians are looking to stall the price jump. The Merrick-based utility company announced earlier this year that as of Tuesday, Sept. 1, its 120,000 customers will see an increase in their water bills. The original rate hike was scheduled to take effect in April, but it was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. American Water has defended the move by blaming it on taxes levied on its customers. “The fastest path toward significant rate relief is reducing the unfair tax burden levied on …

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